Plot Structure

Front

What is the beginning of a story where the main characters, setting, and problem are introduced?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the classic fairy tale resolution?

Back

And they all lived happily ever after.

Front

What do we call the sequence of events in a story or novel?

Back

Plot

Front

What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?

Back

Falling action

Front

What is the 'spark' that gets the story started when the problem is revealed?

Back

Inciting incident

Front

What is the part of the story where the main problem is introduced?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the term for the events leading up to the climax of the story?

Back

Rising action

Front

What do we call the final part of the story where everything is wrapped up?

Back

Resolution

Front

What is the term for the main character in a story?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What is the term for a character who opposes the main character?

Back

Antagonist